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I’ll be leaving CLT around 1 (after the CLT crew is on their 3rd Sierra Nevada IPA).

Luke got the Patrol reassembled and it’s back to being a runner - and this time on all 6 cylinders. The new Nissan forklift distributor replaced the original crusty one that was the source of our problems.

Work trip took me up that way so I’ll plan to pop in tonight.

In. Should be in the 40 pulling Luke’s little camper.

Shout out to @Cirbo. Days from moving and with a half-packed shop, he nonetheless helped Luke this weekend tackle a roll bar project on his speedster. We never would have figured it out. Stay tuned for future race updates.

The little Patrol engine is finally at the reassembly phase. Thankfully the original head survived. Repaired with new exhaust valves, valve guides, and hardened valve seats. Hopefully the exhaust valves don’t eat into the head again. New head gasket & oil pan gasket ready for install.

If we don’t venture up to Cars & Coffee in Concord, will try and make it.

Looking forward to it.

FREE! Free furniture posts allowed? Two large pieces - cabinet and matching coffee table. I think rosewood? Both heavy. Cabinet has cast metal door inlays and hinges. Table has drawer. The catch - will need help moving from storage in SouthPark area.

SOLD - New FJ40 fuel tank - Luke is interested in selling his Cruiser Matt’s early FJ40 fuel tank. He won it at Relic Run (thanks Matt!). Typically $550 plus $150 for shipping. Luke will sell for $450 - free pickup in South Park. We don’t have the box. Here is a link to the tank. FJ40 Fuel...

Cool area. Luke and I were recently up there with the 40 & Patrol. Did Fenwick Mines Road (easy rating), camped at The Pines, and saw the entrance to Pitts (difficult rating). Not much cell signal in that area so plan accordingly.

Very cool shop and the hosts were great. And yes that’s the Thunderbird from the movie American Graffiti.

I’ll be there. Luke likely too. Thanks for setting up.

Yep, good thread. Just put in my order for front and brake goodies for my ‘82 40. I think the mirror finish on my old shoes means I squeezed far more out of them then recommended. Learned it is possible to use up all the brake material, and grind enough drum metal that a brake cylinder can...

Saturday before Mother’s Day? Moms really want us out of the house checking out cruisers I think.